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Wayne County Community College District

General Information

Name: Wayne County Community College District
Address: 801 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone:

  • General information: (313) 496-2600
  • Financial aid office: (313) 496-2865
  • Admissions office: (313) 496-2655

Website: www.wcccd.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$1,519$1,507$1,466
        In-state$1,903$1,897$1,860
        Out-of-state$2,359$2,359$2,316
Books and supplies$850$850$600
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$3,260$3,260$2,200
        Other expenses$3,150$3,150$1,475
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$3,150$3,150$1,475

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$8,779$8,767$5,741
        Off-campus with family$5,519$5,507$3,541
In-state
        Off-campus$9,163$9,157$6,135
        Off-campus with family$5,903$5,897$3,935
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$9,619$9,619$6,591
        Off-campus with family$6,359$6,359$4,391

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 56%
  • Federal grants: 52%
  • State/local grants: 17%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3011
  • State/local grants:$1146

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$10

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 14764
First-time student retention: 82%
Overall graduation rate: 14%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 22%
    • Part Time: 78%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 29%
    • Women: 71%

White non-hispanic: 19%
Black non-hispanic: 68%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 1%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 9%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate
  • Labor and Industrial Relations - Associate
  • Management Information Systems and Services, Other - Associate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Certificate
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management - Certificate
    Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Secondary Education and Teaching - Associate
    Engineering
  • Engineering, General - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech - Associate
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Telecommunications Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Adult Development and Aging - Associate
  • Child Care and Support Services Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate, Certificate
  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Dietitian Assistant - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant - Associate
  • Physician Assistant - Associate
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Certificate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Associate
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology - Associate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate
  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Corrections - Associate
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate
    Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General - Associate


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